Pool Fencing

The information/links below may assist Victorian pool owners answering some of the most common questions we receive.

Domestic pools and spas throughout Victoria must be provided with safety barriers to prevent unsupervised small children from accessing the pool or spa area. This includes those in-ground and above ground and internal and external to the home.

Since 8 April 1991 all new pools and spas have needed barriers in accordance with the Building Code of Australia. Since 1994 barriers have been required for all the older pools and spas through special retro-fitting requirements under the Building Regulations.

Fencing Regulations in Victoria changed on the 1st May 2010, click here for more information, visit vba.vic.gov.au by clicking here or call the Building Commission on: 1300 815 127